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In this episode of the Experiences Podcast, Mark Sandeno welcomes longtime Experiences app user and endlessly fascinating creator, Rachel Lorenz, founder of The Creative Contessa. From her home in South Korea (by way of Paris, Heidelberg, and Albuquerque), Rachel shares how she turned decades of medieval living history, culinary arts, embroidery, and historic dance into a thriving experiential business.

We dive into:

• 🛡️ How medieval living history turned into a modern-day business
• 🧠 Why she walked away from AI-threatened translation work to double down on creativity
• 🍷 What makes “sip and stitch” different from sip-and-paint (hint: actual teaching!)
• 🌍 The role of culture, travel, and authenticity in her offerings
• 💡 Why hands-on, real-life experiences are a powerful antidote to digital burnout
• 🪡 How she’s created a business that helps people feel more human through tactile learning and joyful connection
• 🔥 Advice for creatives who want to turn their passion into a business
• 🍖 And the medieval dish she swears needs a comeback: Aloes de Mutton

“Humans didn’t evolve for virtual. We evolved to make things. To create. To touch and feel and learn with our bodies. That’s what I offer.” – Rachel Lorenz

Whether you’re a creator looking to teach your craft, or just someone desperate for something real, this conversation is your sign to try something different.

🧵 Learn More About Rachel

🔗 Website: https://thecreativecontessa.com

📺 YouTube: The Creative Contessa on YouTube

📍 Based in South Korea | Online + in-person workshops available

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